Imam Khomeini described people as ultimate decision-makers

Imam Khomeini, the founder-leader of the Islamic Revolution, once said in a historic address that the people are ultimate decision-makers, who have the right to choose their leaders.

Leader hails election race as Iran gears up for presidential polls

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has hailed televised debates among presidential candidates ahead of Iran's June 28 election, saying they give people familiarity with the opinions of the six contenders.

Imam Khomeini revived the Islamic rule

Abuhesham – a member of the leadership council of Hezbollah

Leader congratulates world Muslims on Eid al-Adha

Muslims mark Eid al-Adha worldwide in the shadow of Gaza war

Millions of Muslims mark Eid al-Adha (the Feast of the Sacrifice), one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar, across Iran and other countries in the shadow of Israeli war on Gaza. The occasion commemorates Prophet Abraham (PBUH)’s historic submission to divine order to sacrifice his son, Ismail -- an exemplary act of faith, which was rewarded by God by providing Abraham with a ram to sacrifice instead. The Eid, which falls on the 10th day of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah on the lunar calendar every year, was celebrated in several nations, including Saudi Arabia, Palestine, Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, and Turkey on Sunday. Muslims throughout other countries such as Iran, Malaysia, Iraq, India, and Oman, however, celebrated the holiday on Monday. The world’s Muslim faithful mark the occasion by slaughtering livestock, and sharing the meat among family members and friends as well as among the poor. Various Iranian officials sent out congratulatory messages to Muslims throughout the Islamic Republic and other countries, felicitating them on the arrival of the occasion and hailing it as a valuable opportunity to be used towards enhancing solidarity and unity

What did Imam Khomeini expect youth?

Imam Khomeini always sought massive participation in elections

Imam Khomeini through his historic speeches and messages had urged public masses to make sure massive participation and the vast turnout during elections.

Imam Khomeini stressed preservation and strengthening of Islamic Republic

The testament of Imam Khomeini was published soon after his passing. A lengthy document, it addresses itself principally to the various classes of Iranian society, urging them to do whatever is necessary for the preservation and strengthening of the Islamic Republic.